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why chkdsk fails to rectify ntfs errors

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by drrup05

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sir, when i run chkdsk from cmd prompt it shows errors and asks me to reschedule at start up again but after running it at at start up with error fix option though it shows volume is clean running chkdsk again for confirmation shows errors like problems with volume bitmap etc please help why chkdsk is not abke to correct problems my file system is ntfs. thanks.

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by mr.wiz

are you running just chkdsk or are you using it with the /f option? /f allows it to fix any errors it finds. chkdsk alone just reports any errors.

by michael jay

A failing hard drive will also cause this problem. One of my favorite tools it the Drive Fitness Test, I like it because it works on many different drives and gives good info on the drive type, manufacturer and size which will enable you to download the diagnostic specific to your drive without having to disassemble your computer. But I like it most because it will tell you if your drive is fit or not fit.

DFT here: http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm#DFT

by willie11

I have several files that show up but cannot be deleted, moved, renamed, etc. They are not in use (just documents, pictures, etc.) The file system is NTFS no security or access permission problems. Running chkdsk with /f does not fix the problem or find and report any errors.

In researching this I found that the cause is most likely a corrupted Master File Table. The only suggestion I have found is backup the volume excluding the problem files from the backup. Reformat the drive and restore it from the backup.

Here's the article at Microsoft.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/246026

Does anyone have a simpler solution?

How about a way to scan the entire drive and identify all the files like this so I only have to do the backup/restore thing once?

by ic-it

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